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""I LARGEST cmOLATIOH of any Halifax County Nwspper Established 1882. ADVERTISING MEDITO J OT EASTERN CABOUNA v T"V T rv" 7 v - w rF -m a ia ai - (" THE B UMMTOS WEALTH 1 i i ii i . i - t L. HILLS KIT CHIN, Editor and ProprisSgr. MEXCELSIOIM IS OTJE MOTTO SUBSCEIPTIOH PBICE, $1.00 PER YEA1L VOL.XXX. , SCOTLAND NECK, N. C, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 1914. V NUMBER 36. - i New core CJOne thing Scot land Neck has need- ea roi a long time is a place where the necessities of life can be bought at the lowest possible cost. tJWith no expense of book-keeping and no loss by bad ac counts, business can be done on an ex tremely narrow mar gin of profit, flit is easy to say "charge it", but if you intend to pay you will pay dearly for goods charged. cash store con ducted as it should be, is a great thing for people who have money to pay cash for their goods. y terms are cash strictly, to every body, and I think I can prove that it will be economy in the end. E. W. Statuses store next to building being erect ed for the Scotland Neck Bank. Gee Vauohasi ere is no reason why Sixteen hours' work out once and decide to -close AN HISTORIC SPOT IN THE OLD NORTH STATE Efforts Being Made to Restore "The Groves," at Halifax, The Home of Willie Jones, to Its Colonial Mag nificence. The Elizabeth Montfort Ashe Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution of Halifax county, North Carolina, presents the following statement and appeal for your con sideration. Will you listen to a de sciiption of an historic spot, in the town of Halifax, and learn how closely it is associated with disting- uisned men and events of our own ! Revolutionary times. "The Groves," popularly called The Grove House, was once the proud home of Willie (pronounced Wiley) Jones, a Colonial and Revo lutionary Patriot. Educated abroad, a profound scholar, leading attornc-y and politician, Willie Jones filled nearly every office in the gift of the State. A friend of Jefferson, it has been said, that he was to North Carolina what Jefferson was to Virginia. Associated witn tnis o.d Mansion ; Paul Jones, who sought her out on is another shining l'ght. the bright- j learning who she was. He told her est jewel in America's diadem cf!0f hearing his uncle and family Masonry. For the wife of Willie ! SDeak of the instance often and his Jones was a daughter of Joseph Montfort, the first, -last and only Grand Master of Masonry of ar cl for America. He was an ardent patriot and Colonel of Cclonial Troops; also the first Clerk of the Court of Halifax county; Treasurer of the Province of North Carolina; and Delegate to tne Provincial Con gress. Unfortunately he was spar ed to his country only until 1776. It wa3 a sister of Mrs. Jones for whom our Chapter was named, Mrs. Elizabeth Montfort Ashe, wife of John Baptista Ashe. Mrs. Jones lived to a great age, and was visited by the Marquis de- j Lafayette at "The Groves" in 1824. j It was at this house in May, 1781, i that the dashing Colonel Tarlton, of j the British Army, received a worse j defeat than the one at the battle of i Cowpens. During the possession of the place by the British, Tarlton with some other officers called at "The Groves." .Mrs. Jones and her sister, Mrs. Ashe, reluctantly re ceived them. Very soon the conver sation drifted to the war, and a British officer made some slighting remark about fhe American Army and its officers. "Mrs. Jones," said Tarlton, "are vou acquainted witn ioionei vvn- liam Washington? I have heard him spoken of so often that I would like to' see him." "You should havSa,ooked behind you at the battle of Cowpens, re plied the spirited Mrs. Ashe, "and you would have had that pleasure. Colonel Washington does not hide himself, nor does he ran away fron an enemy. Tarlton became angry, for he re membered that a handsome Ameri can had wounded him in the hand in that battle and made him run, though he did not know that it was William Washington. "I did not run because I was afraid, but to save my troops," he said. "He is no soldier. I am told he is an ignorant man and cannot write his name." "At any rate, Colonel Tarleton," said Mrs. Jones," he knows how to make his mark, and the signs are still plain." Thus did these fair patriots meet the enemy and defeat them in a war of words. With this introduction we come to the point on hand. We command your attention by more startling and interesting facts. This place served at one time as the home of one of the great naval heroes of the world. Here it was that the young Stfhmtin. John Paul, found a re fuge in his wanderings, and from grateful recognition of, kindness shown him, adopted the name he afterwards made so famous. Hi became known to Wiliie Jones in 1772 in Virginia, where he was ac customed to take his f apart y for the summer. A mutual friendship was established, and during tN next three years, John Paul spentTmost fjf his time at honored guest. 'The Groves" as an the stores should stay open during the cold weather months any later than during the Summer. of every twenty-four is inhuman, f The merchants of Scotland Neck ought to get together at up their shops not later than half-after seven o'clock each evening. Are they willing do so? Mr. Cyrus Townsend Brady, in his biography of his favorite heroes contained in his "Great Command ers Series," says that he adopted the name of Jones in affectionate re gard for the Hon. Willie. Jones and his beautiful and charming wife, who had both been very kind to him in his days of obscurity. He adds that it was Willie Jones who after wards secured for Paul a command in the American Navy. It was here . that the young ad venturer, John Paul, was first touched by those gentler and purer influences which changed not only his name, but himself from the rough and reckless mariner into the polish ed man of society, fitting himself for a position in the highest circles in America and France. A letter from Willie Jones' grand daughter, written in 1905, says, "You ask, 'Did John Paul Jones change his name in compliment to my grandfather, Willie Jones?' I have always heard that he did, and there is no reason to doubt the fact. Not only have I always heard it, but i it was confirmed by my cousin, Mrs. I Hubbard, wife of Colonel E. Hub jbard, of Virginia, while in Wash ; ingtrn in 1856 with her husband, i who was a member of Congress. She there met a nephew of John great devotion to the family, so that in my opinion, you can state it as an historical fact." It is said that before a brilliant company in the magnificent ball C TI r Tl T i uum ux j.ut; uiuves, uuim rum announced to the assemblage that he would henceforth be known as John Paul Jones. The beautiful sword given to him on that occasion is now in the library of the nav.y at Washington. Buried in the old grave-yard ad joining the house are the young daughter of Willie Jones, Mary; Mrs. Elizabeth Montfort Ashe; her husband, John Baptista Ashe, and Mrs. Willie Jones. This one time home of John Paul Jones and other distinguished per sons, was built ready for setting up in England, shipped to America and erected on a slight elevation in a grove in Halifax, N. C. It lies with in a distance of about; two or three blocks from the railroad station. The town of about five hundred in habitants extends mostly in the op posite direction. This site of "The Groves" slopes gradually to the right to the beautiful old stream, "Quankey," whose waters are shad owed by gracefui trees and shrubs, and where in spring can be found a wilderness of mountain laurel, mak ing the whole landscape aglow with color. The ground slopes in front to the main line of the Atlantic Coast Line railroad, while to the left is an open field. You can get a correct idea of the place from the pictures we have here for exhibition. The main hall is in fair condition. With ths.aid of an ancient photograph, the memory of persons who recall "The Groves" in its days of prosperity, this house can be restored or rebuilt. The original sand stone steps, the brass knocker and other parts are still in existance and can take their former place in the plan of the house. Daughters, is it not a pity that a place of so great an historical value should be allowed to go into com plete decay? Does not the indiffer ence and neglect which has been permitted seem a sacrilege? Is not this a work for us to do? It cannot wait. There are more uses than one to which' this old home restored can be used. Situated in an old aristocrat ic town, m a climate suited as a winter home for Northerners, or a summer home for Southerners, it is quite easy of access. Eight miles from one big railroad, another one with its twelve passenger trains a day passes its doors. Daughters, we are proud to say that the Elizabeth Montfort Ashe Chapter of Halifax county has taken the initiative in the preservation of this historic spt, and has made a payment on the property with a view to its possession and speedy j restoration. Many people are interested in this restoration. Our ex-President Gen eral, Mis. Donald McLean, one of the most able and brilliant women on the continent, a year ago at Ashe ville spoke eloquently to you in be half of it. We 'have her support, morally and financially. What will you do for us? Committee -Elizabeth Crowell Cranes, Mrs. J. N., Charleston, W. Va.; Jeanette Snead Daniel, Mrs. W. E., Weldon; Annie Blount Harrell, Mrs. H. B., Weldon; Clara Ferebee Fenner, Mrs. J. H., Halifax; Annie Howerton Gowan, Mrs H. W., Hal ifax; Daisy Crump Whitehead, Mrs. E. L., Enfield; Angelica Ferebee Tillery, Mrs. C. P., Halifax. Reducing Food Prices. New York, at least, appreciates the old adage, "Necessity is the mother of invention." Just when food prices were reaching 'dizzy heights, and people were beginning to suffer because of their inability to buy food, something happened. Sugar was out of sight. Meat was up in the air. Flour was beyond reach. Farm products were be coming' dearer. Then the House wives' League got busy and the city got busy and the result was that in a few hours prices on leading pro ducts had tumbled from twenty-five to sixty per cent. The oft-championed idea of a mu nicipal free market was adopted and put into operation. Space for five hundred carts and over a hundred farm wagons was set aside and the women of New York were told that if they really wanted cheap foods, to get their market baskets and avail themselves of the opportunity offered. The result was not long delayed. In an hour the farmers had emptied their wagons, and the housewives had secured iresh pro ducts at much cheaper, prices than they had been paying through the whole year. Goods sold at this open market were in many cases fifty per cent cheaper than quotations in the big markets nearby. If a public market, open to all and and tax free, is good for an emer gency is it not good for the ordin ary day? If it smashed artificial prices in a few hours time does it not demonstrate its power to com mand legi.M nate quotations? Char lotte News. Should Settle Down. South Carolinians might well fake the advice of the Columbia State and remember that all must live in the State together. There should not be any gloating over the defeat of Governor Blease for the Senate although a few heartfelt prayers, we submit, would not be amiss but there should be a readjustment to changed conditions. Senator E. D Smith will continue to represent the interests of his State, and it is as sured that a good man in Richard I Manning will be nominated in the second primary for Governor. The people of South Carolina have been led by demagogues a long time, but it is time they are demanding more in their leaders than ability to cuss niggers, pardon convicts and other wise make themselves ridiculous. One has a feeling that the good peo ple of South Carolina, while honest ly differing as to policies, will co operate for the betterment of the State. Anarcnj does not pay. Raleigh Times. Children's Day at Roseneath. ' Rev. Mr. Davis will fill his ap pointment at Roseneath at 3 o'clock next Sunday afternoon instead of 3:30, on account of the Children's Day exercises which will be held at 8 o'clock Sunday night. The public is invited to attend both these ser vices," especially on Sunday night The offering taken will be for for eign missions. WHY WEAK LUNGS? The toll of tuberculosis is claiming more than 350 victims every day in the United States, yet few realize their grave condition until the critical period arrives Overwork, worry, weakness after sick ness, catarrh, bronchitis, tender throats all exert the weakening: influence that invites consumption. To tniard against consumption, thou sandsof people take Scott'sBmulsionafter meals because its rich medicinal nourish ment strenjrthens the lungs, puts vigor in the blood, and upbuilds strength to resist tuberculosis . Scot t ' s Emulsion is nature 's strength-builder Refuse substitutes. FAMOUS TRIAL AT WILLfAMSTON. Mrs. Joe Johnson and Brother-In-Law Will be Tried This Month. Williamston, Sept. 4. The coming in of September and the near ap proach of the session of the Superior court of Martin county brings to mind the trial of Mrs. Joe Johnson and her brother-in-law, Arch John son, for the murder of her husband near Oak City, a small village in this county, on a Saturday night in July last. Mrs. Johnson and her brother-in-law have been in jail here since their arrest, and Mrs. Johnson, par ticularly, has been the subject of much conversation, as it is so very unusual for a woman to be in the jail here-especially for the crime of murder. She has had many visitors from all classes, many have kept her supplied with books and magazines, some with Bibles ond other religious liter ature, and some have gone to have religious worship with her. It will be remembered that she has already acknowledged her crime, and her reason for the awful deed was that she loved her husband's brother, and they together planned the mur der, which she committed while riding in a buggy with her husband I on their way to church. She is in one of the rooms on the second floor of the jail which she keeps in a very tidy condition. She has placed her books and periodicals on tables around the room, small buncnes of flowers are to be seen; she keeps her bed in a clean condition and a gen eral appearance of tidiness is appar ent. She seemingly shqws no un easiness, and appears to be very bright and cheerful. A touching incident occurred a ew days ago when her -little child about twenty months old was brought to see her. The mother, being very happy at the thought of again seeing her baby and again holding the little thing in her arms, made her room especially attractive, put on her best and freshest clothes, and awaited with eagerness the ar rival of the little baby. When the child was brought in she had forgot ten her mother, and would not go to her for some time. After care ful persuasion, however, she did go to her mother, and the young wo man spent several happy hours with her little baby. She has not lost the mother instinct, notwithstanding the seemingly depraved condition of her mind. ' The man Johnson, who is not as intelligent a person as the woman, is confined in the cell on the first floor of the jail. He says that the prisoners who escaped from the jail last week offered to let him go out, but he refused to do so. He spends his time looking at pictures in mag azines which have been brought to him, and in smoking. Russian Musicians. It is said that there is a band of forty or fifty pieces in every Russian regiment, and as there are over one thousand regiments, there are fifty thousand musicians in the Russian army. Counting music pupils and sailors' bands, there are one hundred thousand Vnusicians in the Russian military and naval forces more than twice as many as there are men in the standing army of the United States. Ivan Narodny in Medical America tells of the good these bands accomplish. They refine the soldier, furnish music for the small towns in summer and otherwise furnish entertainment for millions. In the Russo-Japauese war, the writer says, thirty-nine musicians were killed in one regiment, but the sole musician remaining, a flutist, continued ,to -play until he and the bandmaster were taken prisoners. Raleigh Times. Marriage Announcement. Miss -Viola Edwards and Mr. M: T. Walston announce their marriage to take place on Tuesday evening, September 15K 1911, at eight o'clock, at Nahala church. The relatives and friends of the couple are cor diaily invited to be present. The better the crops around Scot land Neck the bluer the outlook. STEEL FENCE POSTS VS. OLD TIME WOOD POSTS Demonstration and Big Dinner Given by The American Steel and Wire Company Under Auspices of The Josey Hardware Company. On last Wednesday The American Steel and Wire Company, under the auspices of the Josey Hardware Company, gave a big barbecue and brunswick stew to over one hundred and twenty-five farmers in the mu nicipal hall. The occasion was one of real enjoyment to this gathering of the tillers of the soil living with in a convenient radius of Scotland Neck. The object of this dinner was to get the farmers together and demonstrate the practicability of steel fence post to supplant the old timey wooden ones which have prov en themselves to be oriw short-lived, j During the dinner mlisic was ren- dered by Mr. E. T. VJhitehead on his new demostrating Edison phono- J graph. After dinner was served and cigars had been passed around, Mr. R. H. Clemmer, of the Ameri can Steel and Wire Company, gave the history of his company in manu facturing the steel post from the time that they were first manufac tured up to the present day. He also demonstrated the superior and modern features of the steel post as compared with wooden ones: After Mr. Clemmer finished speaking Mr. J. M. McGrath showed the audience how to put up a wire fence using the steel post. After this Mr. G. C. Weeks in be half of the Josey Hardware Compa ny thanked the audience for their strict attention and Mr. A. Paul Kitchin and the town commissioners for the use of the hall. Foy Walston. 'Twas about 11 o'clock on the night of August 19, 1914. All nature was reposing in slumber. The midnight stillness seemed indicative of the solemnity of the hour. The gentle breezes seemed to whisper that something both sad and sublime was taking place, and this was true, for the gentle spirit of little Foy Wal ston, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E A. Walston, was taking its departure from her people to go with the ac companying angels to the glory world. She lived in the earth with her loved ones and friends eleven years, the last four of which were years of sickness and suffering Everything that loving hearts and tender hands could do for her re covery and comfort was done, but the disease steadily gained ground until it conquered the bodv. Life presents many mysteries, one of which is why one so young should suffer so long and then be taken as it were in the morning of life. But some day the mist will be cleared away and we shall known, and, then, stand. Foy was gentle comfort and joy to know as we are we shall under- in spirit and a her parent5, to wnom she was passionately devoted. Her going, while sad to us, was the liberation of her choice spirit from her diseased body, the body going back to the earth as it was while her spirit went to God who gave it. Tender funeral services were con ducted by Rev. R. A. McFarland and her remains were carefuliy laid away in the Baptist cemetery where the watchful eye of Jehovah will re member it on the resurrection morn. "After the toil and trouble,, there comet h a day of rest ; After the weary conflict, peace on the Saviour's breast; After the care and sorrow, the glory of light and love; , After the wilderness journey., the Father's bright home above, - "After 1 he night of darkness, the shadows all flee away; After the day of sadness, hope sheds its brightest ray; After the strife and struggle, the victory is won; . After the work is over, the Master's 'well done.' " U. D. C. Meeting. The Daughters of the Confederacy are requested to meet Thursday af ternoon at 4:30 o'clock in the graded school building. It is a very impor tant meeting smd urged to attend. every member is The Sanitary Barber Shop is still in the SAME place and under the SAME -.,. management. - The place where you can get good service. Boxing , children's hair a V - specialty. f Ve appreciate your past favors and solicit your future patronage. Razors honed and guaran teed wori We will call at residence to singe and shampoo ladies 5 r hair. , ' SanitaryBarberShop J M A. BRADFORD Manager. One Bug is Enough When you find it, kill it if you. can. For the rest of the tribe that you can't see, "get a bottle of ; House & Condrey's Bug Killer Use this Bug Killer in crevicess, crannies and cracks. It kills all kinds of vermin and insects. Use it and you save worry and get protec tion. The North End Drug Store ) Store 96 Rocm 96 Phones Clee Vaughan, DEALER IN Monuments AND Tombstones Italian, Vermont and Georgia Marble of highest grade, and the best grades of graniu. Will save you money and guarantee quality. Administrator's Notice. Having qualified as administrator of me laie J. C. Bas, this is to no- ti fy the persons having claims against his estate to hie same with me on or before the 6th day of August. 1915, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons owing said estate will please make imme diate payment. This 6th day of August, 1914. H. C.BASS, 8 6-6t f Administrator. Notice! The Crescent Pharmccy, Inc., hav ing made an assignment to me .for the benefit of creditors, all persons having claims against said corpora tion will'please .present same to mr soon as practicable.- The books rf accounts are open at my office and I will be glad if , all who have not al ready done so will call and pay their accounts: . Stuart Smith, 8-20-4t Assignee. 4 1 1 .if "V !k Y 3 1 i M 1
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